Sermons about Pursuit Of Wisdom

Foolishness Or Wisdom?

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 2, 2001

based on 57 ratings

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April Fool’s Day sermon. Is it foolish or wise to become a follower of Jesus. It’s the wisest decision in the world.

It was a sunny morning on the sea of Galilee. The team of fishermen were about their usual business. Some were throwing their nets out into the lake to try to catch a few more fish before the day got too hot. A couple of others were sitting in their boats carrying out the daily chore of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-31, Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Anglican

Donkey Wisdom

Contributed by Rhys Pearson on Apr 7, 2001

based on 175 ratings

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Despised and rejected the Palm Sunday donkey learns he has a place in God’s eternal plan

Isaiah 50:4-9a Page 714 Mark 11:1-11 Page 61 When I was at school I could see neither point nor purpose in learning poetry. To me, at that stage, poetry hardly made sense. If you had something to say, why not say it. If you did not have anything to say, why fill up pages and pages of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11, Isaiah 50:4-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

True Wisdom Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

based on 69 ratings

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What makes a peson truly wise?

True Wisdom James 3:13-18 What makes a person truly wise? How do you know that someone is wise? These are great questions, let’s look to the book of James for some solid answers. The proof of widsom and understanding does not come from your words, instead it is borne out in your actions. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Devil's Wisdom Series

Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Feb 20, 2004

based on 6 ratings

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Watch your tongue and attitude that it may not create or sow confusion in the body of believers.

The Devils’ Wisdom (Who are we listening to) James 3:13-18 Introduction In a book published some years ago, Canon Roger Lloyd an archdemon within Satanism, instructs disciples on an ancient and effective piece of satanic strategy. “Insert yourself into the simple situations which call for plain ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 27, 2004

based on 287 ratings

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God offers proverbial wisdom to us.

INTRO.- There is all kinds of wisdom in this world. Some good and some not so good. Here are some non-american, non-biblical, proverbial sayings that I think are good. A quarrel is like buttermilk: once it’s out of the churn, the more you shake it, the more sour it grows. Irish Proverb A rich ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 5, 2005

based on 166 ratings

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1- Zeal and Knowlege 2- Wealth and Poverty

INTRO.- Quips and quotes. Abraham Lincoln: 1809-1865, Sixteenth President of the USA - Common looking people are the best in the world: that is the reason the Lord makes so many of them. - How many legs does a dog have if you call the tail a leg? Four. Calling a tail a leg doesn’t make it a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 10, 2004

based on 156 ratings

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God’s wisdom is revealed in the book of Proverbs.

INTRO.- Once again, I want to begin with non-Proverbs, proverbial sayings. - After three days without reading, talk becomes flavorless. Chinese proverb - An open enemy is better than a false friend. Greek Proverb - The best answer to anger is silence. German Proverb - A bit of fragrance always ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Anointed With Wisdom" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 4, 2003

based on 27 ratings

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Jesus had three encounters on the way to His crucifixion in Jerusalem, that have a lot to teach us. (Part 2 in "The Road To Glory" Easter series)

“And as they were going along the road, someone said to Him, “I will follow You wherever You go.” And Jesus said to him, ‘The foxes have holes, and the birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head.’ And He said to another, ‘Follow Me’. But he said, ‘Permit me first ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Orthodox

Wisdom For The Family Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 8, 2003

based on 37 ratings

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The biblical views of marriage and the family have often been ridiculed but now many are seeing the wisdom of following what God has to say. Since He is the Creator and Sustainer of life, when we follow God’s ways we will be blessed.

Wisdom for the Family British anthropologist John Unwin conducted an in-depth study of eighty civilizations that have come and gone over the last 4,000 years and has discovered that a common thread ran through all of them. In each instance, they started with strong moral values and a heavy ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:1-7, Proverbs 5:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

True Wisdom Series

Contributed by Tim George on Jul 18, 2001

based on 146 ratings

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It is vitally important that you understand how completely dependent you are on God. Everyone claims to have the answers to life’s questions but only God truly does!

”Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness of wisdom. But if you have bitter envy and self-seeking in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth. This wisdom does not descend from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Wisdom Prayer

Contributed by David Deborde on Sep 10, 2001

based on 65 ratings

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Solomon’s prayer in 2 Chronicles 1.6-13 as a model for our prayers of guidance

I. Obedience and Sacrifice precede Wisdom and Guidance (vs. 6) - we may withold tithes, service, participation, etc. until God does something - when we give these things to God, He will then guide us (vs. 7) - while God may not appear in the middle of the night to ask us what we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 1:6-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heavenly Wisdom Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 11, 2001

based on 159 ratings

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We need to accept God’s wisdom and reject worldly wisdom.

First Baptist Church October 7, 2001 James 3:13-18 Have you ever met people who were absolute geniuses? They seem to know everything. If they were ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

True Wisdom! Series

Contributed by Dr. Baby Ruth Hablo on Dec 29, 2004

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(Devotional Series 6/50) In these verses we learn three things about wisdom. 1.IT HAS TO BE SOUGHT BY MAN;2.IT HAS TO BE GIVEN BY GOD;3.IT HAS TO BE APPLIED TO LIFE.

TRUE WISDOM Proverbs 2:1-15 (Devotional Series 6) It is difficult to find a precise definition for the word "wisdom" which appears so often in this book. Sometimes it is almost personnified, and some have equated it with the Holy Spirit. It is probably more exact to say that it is meant to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Life Of Wisdom

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 10, 2008

based on 4 ratings

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We have a short life, we need to know the One who is eternal. We live a sinful life, we need God’s forgiveness. We have a frail life, we need God’s help.

Psalms 90:1-17 The author of this psalm is Moses. The first writer of the Bible is Moses. - No books were written in the days before the Flood when people lived to be almost 1000 years of age. Methuselah lived to be 969 years old. - No Bible books were written in the days of Abraham when people ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Embracing Wisdom Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 27, 2008

based on 17 ratings

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To have wisdom we must develop the fear of the Lord, determine to get it, decide to ask for it, and then dedicate ourselves to Jesus.

Embracing Wisdom Proverbs Rev. Brian Bill 1/27/08 www.pontiacbible.org Pastor Scott Hoezee points out that 3,000 years ago in Ancient Near Eastern schools of wisdom, teachers would give final exams by stating the first half of a proverb and the students were required to complete the wise saying. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

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